March 27, 2012
Rio Tinto explores diamond mines sale
Rio Tinto has said it will explore selling its interests in the diamond trade. The world's second-largest miner of iron ore said that it is considering "whether we can create more value through a different ownership structure". Rio Tinto operates…
March 27, 2012
CONSULTATIVE FORUM MEETS TODAY
THE CONSULTATIVE FORUM OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS WILL MEET FOR THE THIRTY-SECOND (32ND) SITTING OF THE CONSULTATIVE FORUM OF THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS ON TUESDAY 27th DAY OF MARCH 2012 IN THE NJS FRANCIS BUILDING POND STREET, GRAND TURK AT…
March 27, 2012
POLICE NAMES VICTIM FROM BOATING ACCIDENT
RTCI Police today named the man who died after being struck by a boat in Provo at the weekend. Tourist, Mark Wiley Lane, 44, of New York, USA, was rushed to hospital by ambulance following the incident, which happened in the sea off the beach…
March 27, 2012
Weekend Crime Report
POLICE are investigating a break-in at Parker’s Variety store in Bay Road, which happened sometime between 4.35pm on Thursday March 22 and 7.45am the next day. VANDALS damaged the front windshield of a blue Toyota Camry which was parked outside…
March 27, 2012
South Sudan, Sudan Clash Along Tense, Disputed Border
South Sudan is accusing Sudan of launching a second day of airstrikes on oil-rich territory along their disputed border, one day after a rare direct military confrontation between the two rivals. South Sudanese Information Minister Gideon Gatpan…
March 27, 2012
Officials: Maoist Landmine Kills 15 Police in Central India
Indian officials say a landmine planted by suspected Maoist rebels has killed at least 15 police officers and wounded 13 others in the western state of Maharashtra. The attack occurred Tuesday about 1,000 kilometers east of India's financial hub,…
March 27, 2012
Obama: Pakistan Review of Ties Should Respect US Security Needs
U.S. President Barack Obama says Pakistan's review of its ties with the United States should not only respect Pakistan's sovereignty but also U.S. security needs. Mr. Obama spoke to reporters Tuesday moments before private talks with Pakistani…
March 27, 2012
6.4-Magnitude Quake Rattles Northeast Japan
A moderately strong earthquake rattled northeast Japan late Tuesday, but there were no reports of injury or damage. Preliminary data from the Japanese Meteorological Agency says the estimated 6.4 magnitude quake was centered off the coast of Iwate…
March 27, 2012
Syria Accepts Annan Peace Plan
International peace envoy Kofi Annan says Syria has accepted his plan to end violence in the country. A spokesman for Mr. Annan said Tuesday Syria's response came in a letter to the U.N.-Arab League envoy. Mr. Annan met with Chinese officials…
March 27, 2012
World Leaders to Continue Efforts to Prevent Nuclear Terrorism
Leaders of more than 50 nations have reaffirmed their commitment to reducing the world's stockpiles of nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama told attendees at the start of Tuesday's final session of the two-day Nuclear Security Summit in…